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Dispatch from Julie: Belted Kingfisher

For readers missing Julie Ford’s amazing pictures, we submit this from Hopkinton’s resident bird expert! I dusted off my camera early this morning once feedings & cleaning were done. This GORGEOUS and so colorful female Belted Kingfisher made my morning! ❤️
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Dispatch from Julie: Don’t blink!

Within 1/1000 of a second, this Dark-eyed Junco went from perched and sittin' pretty to aerial insectivore! Yep, he did catch that fly. 😉❤️ Didn't even realize what he was doing until I saw the still photo he moved SO fast! Every year I miss these...
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Dispatch from Julie: Spring is Wild in Hopkinton

Hopkinton's resident bird expert, Julie Ford, shares pictures of a recent morning in Hopkinton.
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Dispatch from Julie: Red-tailed Hawk Dies by Gunshot

A young Red-tailed Hawk died of an apparent gunshot wound.
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Hopkinton Garden Club presents “The Garden Tourist’s Hudson River Valley”

Hopkinton Garden Club's Speaker Series Presents “The Garden Tourist’s Hudson River Valley.
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Reflection

Hopkinton State Park on a chilly morning.
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Snow Falls on the Common

The Common was beautiful tonight as the first snowflakes of the year fell on...
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The beautiful Red-bellied woodpecker

A beautiful Red-bellied Woodpecker!
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Ring-billed Gulls on the pond

Noticed these Ring-billed Gulls on a local pond a few days ago….and wondered…why does...
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Dispatch from Julie: Layers of Blues

Winter would be very boring without these guys around. We have a mutually beneficial...
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Friends of Upton State Forest remind us that it’s time to wear Orange

From the Friends of Upton State Forest: It is time to get your orange on!...
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Dispatch from Julie: Barred Owl Blends In

I almost didn't notice her, she blended in SO well with the oak! Amazing!...
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An Intriguing Northern Cardinal

Julie Ford shares another stunning picture with HopNews readers.
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Free as a Bird

Hugo Rodrigues, a veteran skateboarder, enjoys the slow traffic days in Hopkinton State Park...
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The 200 Foundation Announces “Hopkinton Gives Back”

The 200 Foundation is launching a campaign to provide backpacks to local students in need, which will be used for scholarships to Nature's Classroom.
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Dispatch from Julie: Belted Kingfisher

For readers missing Julie Ford’s amazing pictures, we submit this from Hopkinton’s resident bird...
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Sharon Timlin Run Returns for 20th Consecutive Year

The 20th annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Run will take place in Hopkinton on Saturday, June 17.
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Hopkinton Real Estate transactions for June 6, 2023

Spring is seeing a pickup in real estate transactions, with five transactions crossing the $1mm mark and $2.5mm home selling on Whisper Way.
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